Tanzania Government Salary Scale 2026: Full Guide to TGS, TGOS & Special Scales
Knowing Government salary scale structures is essential for anyone seeking employment in the public service or trying to understand how pay is determined across ministries, local authorities, and public institutions. The Tanzania Government Salary Scale 2026 provides a structured framework that defines how civil servants are compensated, how entry points are determined, and how progression occurs across grades and steps. Built on the Government’s Salary and Incentive Policy in the Public Service of 2010 and subsequent salary adjustments, this system ensures uniformity, transparency, and fairness in public sector compensation.
This guide explains how the Tanzania Government Salary Scale 2026 operates, with a detailed breakdown of the TGS structure, grade progression, and salary levels currently applicable under the revised framework.
Overview of Tanzania Government Salary Policy Framework
The Government continues to implement the 2010 Public Service Salary and Incentive Policy as the foundation for determining pay across public institutions. As part of policy implementation, salary adjustments were effected beginning 1 July 2022.
Following those adjustments:
The minimum salary increased by 23.3%, from TZS 300,000 per month to TZS 370,000 per month.
Other salary levels were revised at varying percentages.
Salary structures originally issued under Government Circular No. 1 of 2015 were updated accordingly.
The revisions apply to:
- Central Government employees
- Local Government employees
- Employees assigned to Public Institutions
- Employees on leave pending retirement after 1 July 2022
These adjustments form the operational basis of the Tanzania Government Salary Scale 2026 currently in use.
What Is the TGS Salary Scale?
The TGS Salary Scale is the structured salary framework used to determine compensation for government employees across various cadres in Tanzania. It is designed to ensure payment equity based on:
- Level of education
- Duration of training
- Nature of the job
- Professional skills and experience
The structure applies to multiple public service levels, including district-level officials such as:
- Ward Executive Officers
- Village Executive Officers
- Technical staff and other administrative positions
Over time, the Government has periodically revised the framework to reflect economic and social changes while maintaining internal consistency.
Structure of Tanzania Government Salary Scale 2026 (TGS A – TGS J)
The TGS framework is divided into ten major levels, from TGS A (lowest entry level) to TGS J (highest level).
Each level contains several steps (or grades), which reflect experience progression within that level. Advancement typically follows structured service guidelines within the respective cadre.
Below are the official TGS salary scale ranges used within the Tanzania Government Salary Scale 2026 structure, reflecting the revised levels that started from July 2022/23. These tables show each grade step and the corresponding monthly salary.
Tanzania Government TGS A Salary Scale
| Ngazi ya Mshahara | Kuanzia Julai, 2022/23 |
| TGS A.1 | 380,000 |
| TGS A.2 | 388,500 |
| TGS A.3 | 397,000 |
| TGS A.4 | 405,500 |
| TGS A.5 | 414,000 |
| TGS A.6 | 422,500 |
| TGS A.7 | 431,000 |
| TGS A.8 | 439,500 |
Tanzania Government TGS B Salary Scale
| Ngazi ya Mshahara | Kuanzia Julai, 2022/23 |
| TGS B.1 | 450,000 |
| TGS B.2 | 461,000 |
| TGS B.3 | 472,000 |
| TGS B.4 | 483,000 |
| TGS B.5 | 494,000 |
| TGS B.6 | 505,000 |
| TGS B.7 | 516,000 |
| TGS B.8 | 527,000 |
| TGS B.9 | 538,000 |
| TGS B.10 | 549,000 |
Tanzania Government TGS C Salary Scale
| Ngazi ya Mshahara | Kuanzia Julai, 2022/23 |
| TGS C.1 | 585,000 |
| TGS C.2 | 598,000 |
| TGS C.3 | 611,000 |
| TGS C.4 | 624,000 |
| TGS C.5 | 637,000 |
| TGS C.6 | 650,000 |
| TGS C.7 | 663,000 |
| TGS C.8 | 676,000 |
| TGS C.9 | 689,000 |
| TGS C.10 | 702,000 |
| TGS C.11 | 715,000 |
| TGS C.12 | 728,000 |
Tanzania Government TGS D Salary Scale
| Ngazi ya Mshahara | Kuanzia Julai, 2022/23 |
| TGS D.1 | 765,000 |
| TGS D.2 | 780,000 |
| TGS D.3 | 795,000 |
| TGS D.4 | 810,000 |
| TGS D.5 | 825,000 |
| TGS D.6 | 840,000 |
| TGS D.7 | 855,000 |
| TGS D.8 | 870,000 |
| TGS D.9 | 885,000 |
| TGS D.10 | 900,000 |
| TGS D.11 | 915,000 |
| TGS D.12 | 930,000 |
Tanzania Government TGS E Salary Scale
| Ngazi ya Mshahara | Kuanzia Julai, 2022/23 |
| TGS E.1 | 1,000,000 |
| TGS E.2 | 1,019,000 |
| TGS E.3 | 1,038,000 |
| TGS E.4 | 1,057,000 |
| TGS E.5 | 1,076,000 |
| TGS E.6 | 1,095,000 |
| TGS E.7 | 1,114,000 |
| TGS E.8 | 1,133,000 |
| TGS E.9 | 1,152,000 |
| TGS E.10 | 1,171,000 |
| TGS E.11 | 1,190,000 |
| TGS E.12 | 1,209,000 |
Tanzania Government TGS F Salary Scale
| Ngazi ya Mshahara | Kuanzia Julai, 2022/23 |
| TGS F.1 | 1,300,000 |
| TGS F.2 | 1,324,000 |
| TGS F.3 | 1,348,000 |
| TGS F.4 | 1,372,000 |
| TGS F.5 | 1,396,000 |
| TGS F.6 | 1,420,000 |
| TGS F.7 | 1,444,000 |
| TGS F.8 | 1,468,000 |
| TGS F.9 | 1,492,000 |
| TGS F.10 | 1,516,000 |
| TGS F.11 | 1,540,000 |
| TGS F.12 | 1,564,000 |
Tanzania Government TGS G Salary Scale
| Ngazi ya Mshahara | Kuanzia Julai, 2022/23 |
| TGS G.1 | 1,660,000 |
| TGS G.2 | 1,691,000 |
| TGS G.3 | 1,722,000 |
| TGS G.4 | 1,753,000 |
| TGS G.5 | 1,784,000 |
| TGS G.6 | 1,815,000 |
| TGS G.7 | 1,846,000 |
| TGS G.8 | 1,877,000 |
| TGS G.9 | 1,908,000 |
| TGS G.10 | 1,939,000 |
| TGS G.11 | 1,970,000 |
| TGS G.12 | 2,001,000 |
Tanzania Government TGS H, I & J Salary Scale
| Ngazi ya Mshahara | Kuanzia Julai, 2022/23 |
| TGS H.1 | 2,110,000 |
| TGS H.2 | 2,172,000 |
| TGS H.3 | 2,234,000 |
| TGS H.4 | 2,296,000 |
| TGS H.5 | 2,358,000 |
| TGS H.6 | 2,420,000 |
| TGS H.7 | 2,482,000 |
| TGS H.8 | 2,544,000 |
| TGS H.9 | 2,606,000 |
| TGS H.10 | 2,668,000 |
| TGS H.11 | 2,730,000 |
| TGS H.12 | 2,792,000 |
| TGS I.1 | 2,905,000 |
| TGS I.2 | 3,022,000 |
| TGS I.3 | 3,139,000 |
| TGS I.4 | 3,256,000 |
| TGS J.1 | 3,380,000 |
How Entry Salaries Are Determined
Entry points within the Tanzania Government Salary Scale 2026 are guided by:
- Education level
- Duration of professional training
- Nature of assigned duties
- Skills classification
- Public Service Scheme of Service structures
Each cadre’s Scheme of Service provides detailed guidance on the appropriate starting grade.
Why Understanding Tanzania Government Salary Scale 2026 Matters
For job applicants reviewing public service advertisements, understanding salary codes is essential. Each advertised position references a specific salary scale that determines:
- Starting monthly pay
- Progression steps
- Maximum earnings within that grade
- Eligibility for advancement
The structured grading system ensures salary uniformity across institutions while allowing progression based on experience and professional development.
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